Foundation Events Intern - Summer 2027 Semester

Mary Free Bed; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic Foundations Events Intern for Summer 2027 in Grand Rapids, MI. You will learn hands-on event coordination, focusing on fundraising in health care, vendor coordination, and volunteer management.

Responsibilities include creating timelines, coordinating with venues, supporting donor communications, and assisting with post-event reporting. The role requires a commitment of 40 hours/week for 12–16 weeks with some evenings and weekends

Qualifications

• Completed coursework in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, hospitality, business, or related area.
• Student should be at least a junior or senior at an accredited four-year college or university.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to professionalism and detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event timelines and project plans.
• Coordinate with venues, vendors, and caterers.
• Support end-to-end volunteer coordination for events.
• Help manage event logistics such as room setups, A/V, and signage.
• Maintain guest lists, RSVP tracking, and registration systems.
• Prepare briefing documents and run-of-show schedules.
• Support donor communications, including confirmations and follow-ups.
• Assist with post-event reporting and analysis.
• Help prepare auction items, pledge materials, or donation tools.
• On-site event execution including setup and teardown.
• Provide general administrative help to the events team.
• Participation in offsite Mary Free Bed events on some evenings and weekends.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Customer service mindset

Microsoft Office

Education

Completed coursework in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, hospitality, business, or related area

Junior or senior at a four-year college or university

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

CRM systems or event platforms

Job description

Foundation Events Intern - Summer 2027 Semester# Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital## Foundation Events Intern - Summer 2027 SemesterApply: Grand Rapids, MI: Resource: Posted Today: JB103472**Essential Job Responsibilities**The internship will provide hands-on opportunities to learn and participate in various aspects of events with a strong emphasis on fundraising in health care. Duties include:* Assist with event timelines and project plans* Support coordination with venues, vendors, and caterers* Support end-to-end volunteer coordination for events, including recruitment, communication, scheduling, on-site management, and post-event recognition* Help manage event logistics such as room setups, A/V needs, and signage* Maintain guest lists, RSVP tracking, and registration systems* Assist with preparing briefing documents and run-of-show schedules* Support donor communications, including communication plan drafting, confirmations, and follow-ups* Support post-event reporting and analysis* Help prepare auction items, pledge materials, or donation tools* Help with on-site event execution including event setup, teardown, communication with vendors and guests* Provide general administrative help to the events team* Participation in offsite Mary Free Bed events on some evenings and weekends will be required* We’ll embrace all people by: + **T**reating everyone with dignity and respect. + **O**pening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed. + **G**rowing talent and people. + **E**nsuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status. + **T**aking action against discrimination. + **H**onoring our differences and how we collaborate. + **E**ducating staff, patients and the communities we care for. + Restoring hope and freedom, together. **Customer Service Responsibilities**Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discreetly and sensitively with confidential information. Contributes by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promotes patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service. **Essential Job Qualifications*** Completed coursework in a relevant field such as nonprofit management, communications, marketing, hospitality, business, or a related area. Student should be at least a junior or senior at an accredited four-year college or university.* Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to professionalism and detail* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment* Strong attention to detail and accuracy, especially in managing guest lists, data, and logistics* Customer service mindset with the ability to provide a positive and professional guest and/or donor experience* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with CRM systems or event platforms is a plus* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity **Academic Requirements and Work Schedule**40 hours per week for a 12-16 week period. Actual hours and duration of internship will be determined at the time of position being awarded.* *This internship will promote learning for specific learning goals related to managing risk in health care administration as noted in intern essential functions above.** *All Interns are supervised.** *Interns are required to work a certain number of hours, but intern supervisor will work with each intern to be sure the hours do not conflict with academic participation in classes.** *Each Intern will receive a formal evaluation midway and at end of internship time period in relation to each interns specific learning goals.** *Mary Free Bed may work with each intern’s academic institution to determine academic credit that can be earned, but that is not a requirement. Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital reserves the right determine that requirements for complying with academic requirements for internship credit are beyond what the supervisor or department can reasonably provide.* *All interns are expected to follow all policies and procedures of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. Failure to follow Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital policies and procedures can lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination of the internship. If an intern is terminated the stipend may be reduced by proration to the date of termination.* The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification. ****Compensation**$18/hour **Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification****Levels**:* Able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally* Able to lift, carry, push, pull, up to 10 pounds occasionally* Able to sit for the majority of the time, but may involve brief periods of time involving walking or standing.* Able to use keyboard frequently*Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].* *Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.*